Something Wild(1986)
“Something Different. Something Daring. Something Dangerous.”
Overview
A free-spirited woman "kidnaps" a yuppie for a weekend of adventure. But the fun quickly takes a dangerous turn when her ex-con husband shows up.
Director
Jonathan Demme
Studio
Orion Pictures
Budget
$7M
Revenue
$8M
Cast
Jeff Daniels
as Charles Driggs
Melanie Griffith
as Audrey Hankel
Ray Liotta
as Ray Sinclair
George 'Red' Schwartz
as Counter Man
Margaret Colin
as Irene
Leib Lensky
as Frenchy
Tracey Walter
as The Country Squire
Maggie T.
as Country Squire Bulldog
Patricia Falkenhain
as Charlie's Secretary
Sandy McLeod
as Graves' Secretary
Robert Ridgely
as Richard Graves
Buzz Kilman
as TV Newscaster
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1986
Runtime
1h 54m
Language
English
Rating
6.6 / 10
Budget
$7M
Box Office
$8M
Production Companies
Orion Pictures • Religiosa Primitiva • A Luta Continua
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Something Wild?▼
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What is Something Wild about?▼
A free-spirited woman "kidnaps" a yuppie for a weekend of adventure. But the fun quickly takes a dangerous turn when her ex-con husband shows up.
Who directed Something Wild?▼
Something Wild was directed by Jonathan Demme and released in 1986. It is a crime, comedy, romance film.
How long is Something Wild?▼
Something Wild has a runtime of 1 hours and 54 minutes (114 minutes total).
Who stars in Something Wild?▼
The cast of Something Wild includes Jeff Daniels as Charles Driggs, Melanie Griffith as Audrey Hankel, Ray Liotta as Ray Sinclair, George 'Red' Schwartz as Counter Man, Margaret Colin as Irene and more.
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